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HR 3520 103th Congress House

Arson Prevention and National Forest Protection Act

Official title: To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide increased penalties for damaging Federal property by fire, and for other purposes.

Introduced: November 16, 1993 See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement ArsonCapital punishmentDestruction of propertyFines (Penalties)
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Government propertyMurderPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesSentences (Criminal procedure)
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This bill died when the 103rd Congress ended
It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 21, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Nov 16, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Nov 16, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 21, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Arson Prevention and National Forest Protection Act - Provides that whoever, with intent to cause damage or destroy property, intentionally and maliciously causes a fire that damages or destroys Government property shall be fined, imprisoned for up to 20 years, or both.

Increases the punishment for such an offense if: (1) a dwelling is destroyed (up to 25 years); (2) the life of any person is placed in jeopardy (up to 30 years); (3) personal injury results (between 20 and 40 years); and (4) death of any person results (over 25 years, life imprisonment, or the death penalty).

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Calvert, Ken
California · Nov 16, 1993
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3520: Arson Prevention and National Forest Protection Act. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-3520/
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"H.R. 3520: Arson Prevention and National Forest Protection Act." 103rd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-3520/.
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